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BATTERY TESTERS

BATTERY TESTERS

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SOLAR Battery Tester (Model BA5)

SOLAR Battery and System Tester (Model No. BA7)

Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion, always shield 
eyes. 

Read entire instruction manual before use.

WARNING

Warning:

 This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. 

Wash 

hands after handling.

Summary of Contents for BA5

Page 1: ...BA7 Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion always shield eyes Read entire instruction manual before use WARNING Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ...

Page 2: ...t All lead acid batteries car truck and boat produce hydrogen gas which may violently explode in the presence of fire or sparks Do not smoke use matches or a cigarette lighter while near batteries Do not handle the battery while wearing vinyl clothing because static electricity sparks are generated when vinyl clothing is rubbed Review all cautionary material on the tester and in the engine compart...

Page 3: ...ttery It might spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical part that may cause explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn Use the tester for testing lead acid batteries only Do not u...

Page 4: ...mended operating ambient temperature range of 32 F to 122 F Preparing Battery to Be Tested 1 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being tested 2 Clean battery terminals Wire brush them if necessary Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes 3 Inspect the battery for cracked or broken case or cover If the battery is damaged do not use tester 4 If the ba...

Page 5: ... Connections LED is lit please refer to Troubleshooting 5 Press ENTER to initiate the testing process 6 For Model No BA7 only press UP or DOWN arrow key to select the battery test bAtt and press ENTER 7 Press UP or DOWN arrow key to select the type of battery to be tested SLI or SEAL where SLI means Standard Starting Lighting Ignition flooded batteries and SEAL means VRLA GEL AGM batteries Press E...

Page 6: ...r CCA CA MCA capacity than the tester s operating range 12 Press ENTER return to the home screen and once again display the battery s open circuit voltage Remove the test leads from the battery posts after completion of testing always removing the negative clamp first and then the positive clamp System Testing Starting and Charging System Tests Model No BA7 Only 1 Make sure the battery terminals a...

Page 7: ...ovide an LED assessment of that reading Assessment corresponds as follows Green LED Charging System OK Red LED Charging Voltage is High Yellow LED Charging Voltage is Low 11 Next the tester can provide an assessment of the charging system under load 12 Without pressing ENTER turn on the following accessories blower to high heat high beam headlights and rear defroster Note Do not use cycling loads ...

Page 8: ...ondition persists confirm that all vehicle accessories are turned OFF and that the tested battery has a nominal voltage of 12 Volts If so charge the battery If reading is the same after charging the battery should be replaced Question What does it mean if the Tester Display shows Answer The voltage reading is unstable Confirm that all vehicle accessories are turned OFF and that the tested battery ...

Page 9: ... of the vehicle s battery connection In some circumstances usually when connecting to such screws an inefficient connection is made that provides very little surface contact from the clamp to the connected surface In such cases the tester s electrical pulse will try to follow the easiest path to the battery posts If such a situation occurs disconnect tester immediately and attempt to make a better...

Page 10: ...rom state to state This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties The duration of any implied warranty including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose made in respect to your product is limited to the period of the express warranty set forth above Instructions for obtaining service under this warranty To obtain service under this w...

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